I have been researching reports from a number of commercial property professionals, in the hope of finding out how the commercial property market is expected to fare in 2011. Collectively the reports show a varied view of the property market in 2011, with... Read More
I have been trawling the net and the newspapers to find something positive to say about the current commercial and serviced office property market. But, even my favourite, bullish investor Don Jordison, manager of Threadneedle UK Property Trust, has gone all... Read More
The harsh mortgage situation in 2011 will impact a great deal on first-time buyers. The hefty deposits asked for by lenders and problems obtaining finance will continue to keep a lot of people from getting a foot on the bottom rung of the ladder, whether it... Read More
I was just reading a survey which reveals that property prices increased by 0.3% during January 2011. Wow, finally a bit of good news! But then I looked a little closer. The problem is that these figures are of little help to those tracking real... Read More
Partners spending time in a Travelodge is not unusual. What makes this story different is that it involves multiple participants, no locking of doors or drawing of curtains, and the length of stay is reportedly to be lasting until 2015. Travelodge has... Read More
Lloyds Banking Group has placed the first set of its distressed property assets on the market, a commercial property portfolio with a guide price in excess of £60m, reflecting an initial net yield exceeding 9%. It is the first time such a portfolio has... Read More
The Shard has been in the news recently, a commercial property portrayed as the young (very high) upstart, overshadowing the venerable St Paul’s Cathedral. The controversy comes as little surprise for those who have followed the occasionally buffeted... Read More
UK Job Seekers offered the chance to swap the dole for a £100,000 per year life on Europe’s motor racing circuit Leading commercial property website Movehut.co.uk is offering a once in lifetime opportunity for one of Britain’s 2.48 million... Read More
It doesn’t matter if you are looking to buy or rent a commercial property, a residential property or even a serviced office – there is always room for negotiation when it comes to the price. Keep in mind that properties do not have set price tags. You... Read More
When the coalition government’s Localism Bill was introduced, commercial property developers were expected to benefit from improved efficiency and planning procedures. The Infrastructure Planning Commission was to be abolished and replaced with a system for... Read More
